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Hey, for me, OCD has been progressive. I can’t really point to what exactly triggers me or why, I just know over time (without therapy), it got more intense. I often find when I don’t get enough sleep, or am really stressed, my OCD is worse. However, once I started therapy, and started doing ERP consistently, things started to get better (slowly). Prior to therapy, I was incredibly hopeless and didn’t know if I would be able to get some relief from the OCD suffering. Nine months later, I don’t feel like that anymore. I have been taught the tools I need for when my OCD is bad, it’s just a matter of how willing I am to use them. I highly suggest getting therapist and trying ERP if you have the opportunity. I hope this helps in some small way!

@Anon. do i need a therapist to do the ERP or can i do it on my own?

@vivi2004 I only started doing ERP once I had a therapist, then started doing it on my own. That would be a good question to ask on this app or researching online. I think I’ve heard people talk about doing it one their own on this app, but I’m not sure. Sorry I’m not of more help!